Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 3 years before the FZ300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the FZ300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and FZ300 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and FZ300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.